CCNA Security

The CCNA Security course provides a next step for individuals who want to enhance their CCNA level skill set and help meet the growing demand for network security professionals. With a CCNA Security certification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required to develop a security infrastructure, recognise threats and vulnerabilities to networks and mitigate threats. The curriculum provides an introduction to the core security concepts and skills needed for the installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain the integrity, confidentiality and availability of data and devices. The course covers the following concepts:

Protocol sniffers / analysers
TCP/IP and common desktop utilities
Cisco IOS software
Cisco VPN client
Packet Tracer
Web based resources

CCNA Security includes the following features:

Students will develop an in-depth theoretical understanding of network security principles as well as the tools and configurations available
The course emphasises the practical application of skills needed to design, implement and support network security.
Hands on labs help students develop critical thinking and complex problem solving skills.

Prerequisites: CCNA-level networking concepts and skills

For further information on CCNA Security view the CCNA Security Datasheet

This course is available via Blended Learning

Follow on course: CCNP or CCSP

Relevant Certification: CCNA Security 640-553 IINS